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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 1,021.28 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 1,021.28 and 193.93 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 1,021.28 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/1,021.28 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 1,021.28 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 198,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,053.31/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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